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Published: May 25, 2023, 4 p.m.

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Synopsis: Each fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times\' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the biggest global talking points with expert guests.\\xa0

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Asean recently held a summit in Indonesia, which in 2023, holds the rotating chair of the 10-member grouping. Indonesia has a key role to play at a critical juncture in global geopolitics.

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Former Indonesian Cabinet minister and outgoing managing director of Development Policy and Partnerships at the World Bank in Washington DC - Dr Mari Elka Pangestu - is an avowed \\u201cAseanist\\u201d.

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In this episode, she tells host Nirmal Ghosh why she urges Asean leaders to take charge and strengthen open regionalism, as a collective "middle power" which can use its agency and benefit from opportunities in the midst of uncertainty.\\xa0

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Highlights (click/tap above):

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1:05 Why the need for a counter-narrative from "middle powers" such as Asean, to navigate great global power competition

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3:43 Reinforcing Asean principles such as non-interference, non-alignment; more "open regionalism" meaning not being exclusive to major global powers

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4:40 New economy in electric vehicles, climate goals, Asean Digital Economy Framework: Is Asean in the right direction and the critical reforms needed

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10:40 Is Asean in a "sweet spot" with US-China rivalry? Data shows relocation of trade and investment

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Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Eden Soh and Fa\\u2019izah Sani

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Edited by: Fa\\u2019izah Sani

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